I was amazed to receive later a substantial sum for sitting in my room and talking about myself. If only I could get some of the back pay!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses surprise and irony at getting paid for talking about themselves.
- In plain terms
- I was surprised to get paid for just sitting and talking about myself.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal expression can become a profession that yields unexpected pay.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your work worth?
- Is talking real work?
Another view
Not everyone gets paid well for talking about themselves.
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